Budget 2023 LIVE updates: FM Sitharaman presents her fifth Union Budget

Catch all latest updates on Union Budget 2023-24 here as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the last full Budget of the government before General Elections 2024

11:26 AM

Budget '23 LIVE: Govt to launch a Rs 2,200 crore Aatmanirbhar clean plan programme, says FM

Govt to launch a Rs 2,200 crore Aatmanirbhar clean plan programme: FM Sitharaman

11:22 AM

Cash transfer of Rs 2.2 trn under PM-KISAN: FM

Govt made cash transfer of Rs 2.2 lakh crore under PM-KISAN: FM Sitharaman

11:21 AM

National Rural Livelihood Mission a success: FM

National Rural Livelihood Mission has achieved remarkable success by mobilising rural women into 1 lakh SHGs: FM

11:19 AM

Budget '23 LIVE: Per capita income has increased to Rs 1.97 lakh, says FM

Per capita income has increased to Rs 1.97 lakh: FM Sitharaman

11:17 AM

India made significant progress in sustainable development goals: FM

We have made significant progress in many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), says FM

11:17 AM

Budget '23 LIVE: Economy increased in size, says FM

Indian economy has increased in size from being 10th to 5th largest in last nine years: FM

11:17 AM

Budget 2024 LIVE: 'Janbhagidari' through 'sabka saath, sabka prayaas' is essential, says FM

Our vision for the Amrit Kaal includes a technology-driven and knowledge-based economy, with strong public finances and a robust financial sector. To achieve this 'janbhagidari' through 'sabka saath, sabka prayaas' is essential: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

11:15 AM

Promotion of tourism will be taken up on mission mode: FM

"Promotion of tourism will be taken up on mission mode," says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Budget 2023-24 presentation.

11:14 AM

Budget 2023: G-20 presidency gives India opportunity to strengthen role in global order, says FM

In times of global challenges, G-20 presidency gives us opportunity to strengthen India's role in global order: FM

11:11 AM

India's growth at 7% in current year, economy on right track: FM Sitharaman

India's growth at 7 per cent in current fiscal highest among major economies; Indian economy on right track: Nirmala Sitharaman
 

The world appreciates India's achievements, says FM.

11:11 AM

Budget 2023-24 LIVE: Economy has become more formalised, says FM

Economy has become more formalised as shown by the EPFO data, with 270 million members

11:11 AM

Budget LIVE: Govt schemes ensured better quality of life for citizens, says FM Sitharaman

The government schemes have ensured better quality of life for the citizens

11:10 AM

Budget 2023-24 LIVE: World recognised India as bright star in 75th year of Independence

In 75th year of Independence, world has recognised India as a bright star: FM

 

Finance minister says this budget hopes to build on foundation of previous budget and blue print for India@100.

11:10 AM

Indian economy on the right track, and heading towards a bright future: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

During pandemic we ensured no one would go hungry through a scheme that provided food for 800 million Indians for over 28 months: FM Sitharaman 

11:10 AM

Budget 2023-24: Indian economy on the right track, says FM

Indian economy on the right track, and heading towards a bright future: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman